Ivories Jazz Club and Lounge opened last week! This is a very nice club on 1435 NW Flanders St in the Pearl District. A new club is always exciting and owners Art Trafton and Jim Templeton are working hard to provide live jazz in a very comfortable venue. The staff was very accommodating and eager to please.
Last night we were treated first to Jazzesque, the duo of Rick Homer and Matt Schiff. They have a great sound, I love Rick's soft muted trumpet and Matt's sophisticated guitar solos.
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| Rick Homer and Matt Schiff |
Jim Templeton's Trio then took the stage for a solid set of standards and improvisation. This is an experienced trio including Kevin Dietz on bass and Charles Neal on drums. They were joined halfway through the set by Carey Campbell lending her vocal skills to tunes such as "Pennies from Heaven" and "East of the Sun/West of the Moon". I was not familiar with Jim Templeton but was very impressed with this trio. I'll hear them again. One comment I would make is to adjust the stage lighting; Carey was singing in a shadow much of the evening. Other than that, we enjoyed the music from both groups very much; we'll be back!
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| Jim Templeton |
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Jim Templeton Trio
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| With Carey Campbell |
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